单选题 Questions 15 to 18 are based on the following dialogue happened in a bookstore.
单选题 Why didn't the man believe his eyes?
  • A. Because he didn't know the price.
  • B. Because he didn't see the price tag.
  • C. Because medical texts are usually expensive.
  • D. Because the price is too high.
【正确答案】 D
【答案解析】[听力原文] W: May I help you, sir? M: Er, I'm wondering how much this book is. W: There's a price tag on the back page of each book. Have you seen it? M: Yes, I saw it. But I just can't believe my eyes. Is it really $65? W: Well, I'll check it through the scanner....Yes, it's $65. M: Wow! That's a lot of money for a book. W: Yes. Medical texts are usually very expensive. M: Well, I regret choosing medicine as my major now. If I knew this earlier, I might choose to learn mathematics or something else. W: Really? M: No, not really. I'm joking. I love medicine and hate mathematics. Although this book is quite expensive, I have to have it. W: How would you like to pay for it, in cash or by credit card? M: In cash. W: That'll be $70.36. M: But you said it was $65. W: Well, with tax, it comes to $70.36, sir. M: There's a tax even on books? W: I'm afraid so. M: All right, here are two fifties. W: Here's your change, sir. It's $29.64. M: Thanks. W: Have a nice day.
单选题 How much did the man pay for the book?
  • A. $65.
  • B. $70.63.
  • C. $70.36.
  • D. $29.64.
【正确答案】 C
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单选题 How does the man think about his major?
  • A. He loves it.
  • B. He hates it.
  • C. He wants to learn mathematics as his major.
  • D. He regrets choosing medicine as his major.
【正确答案】 A
【答案解析】
单选题 What didn't the man know before he comes to buy the book?
  • A. Medical books are expensive.
  • B. Books also have taxes.
  • C. He needs to pay extra money for the tax of the book.
  • D. All the above.
【正确答案】 D
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